Well Vegan’s Guide to Storing Fruits and Veggies

We’ve all been there. You go to use the asparagus you bought at the farmers’ market last week to make a stir-fry from your vegan meal plan and it’s totally mushy and brown. So are the bell peppers, mushrooms and zucchini. Gross. Into the trash they go, and it’s vegan pizza for dinner – again!

While produce definitely doesn’t last forever, there are some ways you can extend the freshness of your favorite fruits and veggies. Imagine a world where cucumbers stay crisp and firm, tomatoes remain tender and juicy, and potatoes don’t grow eyes. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to use all of the groceries you buy instead of discovering their rotting carcasses in your crisper drawer?

This fantasy can be your reality if you keep your fruits and veggies where they prefer to be stored. I know – it’s way easier to come home with your farmers’ market loot and unload everything in one place. Fridge space is at a premium, and shuffling everything around to accommodate picky peppers and selective spaghetti squash isn’t always possible. However, if you can try to stick to the guidelines below, we think you’ll see a huge improvement in how long your produce stays fresh.